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Arkansas · U.S. House — District 4 · 2026
James Richard III Russell
Democratic Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- RUSSELL, JAMES RICHARD MR III
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 4, Arkansas
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Democratic
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: russellforar.com/on-the-issues
- FEC candidate ID
- H6AR04084
- Principal committee
- C00924621
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $21,554 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $18,354 |
| Total disbursements | $17,690 |
| Cash on hand | $4,546 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Town halls | States leaders should go to town halls, not just big money events. | Campaign website — russellforar.com/on-the-issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Wages | Calls for laws that raise wages and ensure equal pay for equal work. | Campaign website — russellforar.com/on-the-issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Taxes | States working people should pay less and the rich should pay their fair share, and calls for closing tax loopholes. | Campaign website — russellforar.com/on-the-issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Housing | Calls for stopping big companies from buying up homes and raising rents. | Campaign website — russellforar.com/on-the-issues Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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